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Gallup School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public elementary schools serving 7,869 students in Gallup School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Mexico.
Public Elementary Schools in Gallup School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
33 Schools
673 Schools
# Students
11,709 Students
211,047 Students
# Teachers
636 Teachers
15,399 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gallup School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)77%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
8,198 Students
25,512 Students
% American Indian Students
70%
12%
# Asian Students
154 Students
2,756 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,194 Students
129,424 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
61%
# Black Students
102 Students
3,791 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
847 Students
44,005 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
5,306 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
471
7,253
# Students in K Grade:
721
19,182
# Students in 1st Grade:
740
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
788
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
857
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
826
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
898
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
679
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
783
18,108
# Students in 8th Grade:
782
18,308
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,041
3,636
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,046
3,245
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,023
2,726
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,054
2,625
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,410 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,531 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$194 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,410
$14,547
Spending / Student
$16,531
$13,920
Best Gallup School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1305 Red Rock Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3604 Ciniza Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South Boardman Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ramah High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Grades: 6-12
| 316 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #99.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Wilson
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1111.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Mollica Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1313.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Crownpoint Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Codetalker Dr.
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ramah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Lewis St
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #1616.
Gallup Central Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Marguerite St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1717.
Chief Manuelito Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1325 South Rico St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Freedom Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Tobe Turpen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3310 Manuelito
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #2222.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2323.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #2424.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Rank: #2525.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Cedar Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #2626.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6102 Challenger Rd
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Church Rock, NM 87311
(505) 721-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
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